Friday,
UNDEFEATED
POON_XIÙ-KWAN, "Hön. coach
and guard of the Sing Tao Basketball
Iraguo shield,
learn that has just won the sentor
Three
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
SEASON
Sing Tao Squad Top Basketball League: Excellent Records
(By "Guard")
SING TAO BASKETBALL TEAM, which retained their unbeaten record this season when they wore conceded a walk-over, in their match with the Wah Kiu squad, camo into being two years ago. Under the capable management of Mr. Aw Hoo, who originally organised the team in order to raise funds for the various charities,
LEUNG KOK-TOK."''Captain and
ball teams.
the team have gone from one success to another, hard of the Sing Tao basket-
Employing all that is latest in offensive and defensive tactics,
World they are under the coaching of GOVERNMENT'S ANSWER TO
Mr. Poon Yiu-kwan, himself being conceded one of the finest
Featherweight defensive players in the Colony,
Champions
Confusion in America
The team is composed of some of the nest ofensive and defensivė players to be found in the Colony.
Tactics
ANTI-SPORT AGITATION
SIR JOHN ANDERSON, Home Secretary, hit the nail on the head when, in answer to a question in the House of Com-! IN THEIR MATCH against the mons, he said that if workers were to maintain their efficiency Combined Donks, Sing Too over-some measure of relaxation of this kind was essential. whelmed them. They employed sim- ADDING TO the boxing cont-ple plays, a fast, break offence and fusion in America, the Loui» à "zone" defence, siana State Athletic Commis-: Against the formidable Kwong Tai sion have recognized Jimmy University squad, they were forced to play all their trumps and were Perrin, of New Orleans, as seen in one of the finest games of Feather-weight champion of the season. They had a slow break- the world.
ing offence, and used the man-to-ment are anxious not to interfere man defence.
Funduly with facilities for sport and
recreation.
There are now three world;
Playing against the Chinese "Y", screening, systematically done with fine blocking and an effective man- to-man defence.
feather-weight champions in sy won the game due to excellent America.
RUDE SHOCK
The National Boxing Association deprived Joby Archibald of the tille 'because I d not defend it for six
In the opening stages of their game months, and in succession named Pete against Chung Sing, they received a Scalzo as champion, after he had rude awakening as the opposition beaten Ginget Foran, of Liverpool, was contrary to what they
expected. recently, but, the New York State However, in the second half, by Athletic Commission still recognise break plays performed superbly and employing simple screening and fast Archibald.
a man to man defence they cracked the
Sing opposition, and once
The chairman of the Louisiana Chuts were put on the defensive
Commission pronounced Perrin cham- the game was in the bag for the pioa aflor Scalzo had failed to accept champions.
an offer to fight Perrin for the crown Pul Ying with their bustling methods again proved an enigma to the Taons, which their coach soon solved. Systematic double screening
In New Orleans. Perrin signed for the title fight the day after the N.B.A. and taken it from Archibald, and ordered. Scalzo and Perrin to decide
the issue. Since then the NB.A, have to be was evidenced in the results. named Scalzo as champion, and now the Louisiana Commission are re- cognising Perrin.
HENRY Colton continues his good I work on behalf of the Red Cross, for whose find ho-has-arranged an other 12 exhibition games between July 13 and September 20.
Those who are urging the Import- ance of stopping football, cricket, horse racing and dog racing at this critical perind appear to forget that not one of our national sports could be continued without the consent of the Government. And the Govern-
When at the outbreak of war the
Arturo Godoy In Hospital
leaders of National sport sought the guidance of the Government they were encouraged to go forward under cer- tain limitations. Since that time they NEW YORK, July 11 (UP). have worked in loyal co-operation besides making a valuable contribu—Arturo Godoy, the Chilean tlon to the Red Cross fund.
heavyweight who recently lost a return title bout to Joe Louis, Pairs Championship
will enter the Poly-Clinic Hos pital to-morrow for a tonsilitis
Madar And operation.
Bone Win
On
Last Head
Godoy's manager, Al Weill, stated: "His tonsils have been bothering him ever since he came to the United States, but he has never had time to have them removed.
"We are taking advantage of the temporary lull in activities and have the necessary operation performed."
after which he would go to Long Beach, Long Island, for a few weeks in hospital for two or three days, He added that Godoy would remain
and breaking plays, wad what he last head victory over J. A, Remedios advised, and how correctly he proved and L. A. Gutierrez in an Open Pairs
T. A. Madar and A. Bone scored
lawn bowls championship match at the Kowloon Football Club yesterday. rest.
The score on 20th head was 10-11 height-3 ft 8s utilised to good for the last head, the Kowloon C.C. "D" Division Tennis
His after a ding-dong game, and rolling effect in sinking baskets from
PEN PICTURES
Leung Kok-tok (Captain).
bounds from the back board. He driving the jacic into the ditch. possesses an accurate shot and excels in the coin corners from which most of points are notched...
Chan Sze-bub
repair, managed the three to win by
is
Guard) also good on re-bound shots, how JOHN Daniell, famous England for ever, he comes in for mention with ward und Somerset cricket cap-long shots very often taken from his tain of other days, succeeds the late charge in the back field.
G. C. Robinson as president of thei San Chung-kin (Centre) is very Ruby Union.
good in the jumps. Ho possesses
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SAT 13th KING'S
Civil Service Teams
The following teams will represent the Civil Service O.C. in lawn bowls league matches to-morrow:
1st team v. Police (home)-
Grinmitt and F. J, Jones,
E, W, C. Simmonds, J. Holidge, A. W.
M. E. Purvis, W. J. Burling. M. N. Bakusen and H. E. Birange.
7. Gellatly, J. W. Deakin,. L. A. Collyer and J. F. McGowan.
2nd team
V.
Craigengower Beat Indians
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July 12, 1940.
Major Baseball INDIANS HUMBLE
ATHLETICS
Chicago Cubs Trounce Boston Bravaslom na
(UF)
NEW YORK, July 11 Cleveland Indians succeeded Ta humbling the Philadelpisia :Athletics
the American Baseball,, League In-day, tallying'eight rons on 15 hits to the Athlellow five and woven-blis, "In the National League, the Chicago Cubs trounced the Boston Braves 8-2
Complete scores were:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Cleveland
Battery: Mlinar, Dobson, Hemsley.
Philadelphia
Battery: Dean, Reuster, Hayes.
R H 8. 16
G 7
Chicago
Battery: Rigney, Tresh,
Boston Battery: Hash, Heving, Dickman, Peacock.
2 11 2.
0
St. Louis
Battery: Auker, Mills, Swift. New York
Battery: Russo, Hadley, Dickey," NATIONAL LEAGUE
1
10 2
Boston....
2 9 Battery: Sullivan, Stradavich, Masi. Chicago, В 12 2
Battery: Passeau, Hartnett.
Happy Valley Golf
DRAW FOR SECOND
SUMMER SINGLES
The following, is the draw for the Arst round of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's Happy Valley: Second Summer Singles Competition:"
W. B. iller (8) v. Hugh Smith (8); N. D. Booker (10) v. A.” La Landsbert 118) A. J. Dennis (8). L N. Wamon (10) R. K. Collings (5)
V. A. D. Humphreys (8); W, A. Stewart (0) Lieut. Carter (9): C. C. Biatk (D) v. G. Davies (10) C. Biono (16) v. B. G. Parker (0): C. FJ. Simpson (14) v. 7. Humphreys (7); L. Jackson (18) v. Barry (D): G. E. Willerton Stoker (18) Low (11) v. W. Ahern (9): E. Greenwood (18)..N, Booker): H. 1. Mundy (8) v. Cairns (10): W. It. Hillyer (15) v. Macdonald (7); J; Bowman (x) v. May (131) K. 8. Robertson (8) %. N Nebbington (12).
V.
The various stages of the competition may be played off by mutual arrange first round must be held before July ment before the daics arranged. The 20, the second by August 11, the third by Augus! 16, the semi-rinal by August 31 and the nal before September 8.
FANLING STARTING TIMES
SUNDAY
OLD COURSE
2,16 G. M. Park. S. 1. Lloyd.
020 M. Pollock, 3. B. farrison, 834-7W Chandler, G. G. Aitkenhead.
7.27 P, E. Annis, I. M. Rowland,
8, IL. Dodwell, 1. H. Genre.
8.
10.37 J. P. Murphy, I, C. Galedaer.
NEW COURSE
In the "D" division of the tennis yesterday Indians lost to Craigengo-10.32 Col. Shackleton, Mafor Mackenzie. wer 214-04 at SookumpOO.
S. A. It. Bux and M. Hassan lost to K. M. Au and C. M. Lee 3-6; lost to
S. Leonard and T. C. Yu 2-0; lost to F. Ozarlo and G. Souza 1-0.
L. Kitchell and M. I. Razack lost to
Hongkong CC.Au and Lee 3-6: lost to Leonard and
Yu 2-0: beat Orario and Souza 6-4. P. D. Crawley, H. Lord. II. F. Harper lost to Au and Lee 1-6: beat Leonard K. M. Rumjahn, and M. A, Wahab
(away),-
and C. Strange.
A. F. Shepherd, E. Kimmon and W. R. and. Yu 6-4; drew, with Ozorio and Tiller.
Souza B-4.
C. J. Walker, J. R. Cary, A. Steven and
8. Eccleshall
Reserver- Parrett, F. B. Austin and J. C. Lucas.
accurate shooting and seldom misses when in the "lane". His 5 ft. 10 makes him exceedingly dangerous underbasket,
Tai Fook-sin (L: Forward) is a sharp shooter of repute, sinking baskets from: any position and dis- tance. Is steady bút too much of an Individual.
Li Pul-chak (Forward) is a smart ployer, steady, at home elther in offence or defence. Like most of his team mates, is vastly experienced and nover loses his head.
Lao Tsun-haen (R. Forward) often referred to as "elele" for his level-headedness. Was one-time foremost forward in the Colony, and is still a valuable, asset to any team at moments when things are not too: rosy.
Poon Yla-kwan is only 5 ft. 3 ins. but is the tricklest and most reliable man on the court. Honoraty¿coach of the team, his advice has many times proved, invaluable in winning matches.
tallest Wong" Chan-ming (centre), member, uses his height to great advantage pleking Balls from the backboard and sinking baskets. His close-up shots are known to mover miss. He has an excellent fast break play which, combines pivotting and take-passing to the highest degree,
Lal Bro-kit (Forward) is a fast break under
underbasicet
player, accurate shooter, has experience. stamine
is steady find very
Chan 81-buta ward)WEE
THEFT FROM HOTEL
Messrs. W. Brock and T. Arrons. off an American ship in the Harbour, money, to the value of $204, report that clothing, jewellery
stolen from their room in the Kow- loon Hotel.:
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s excel tent in shooting, but depends too much on his own efforts to get points. Loung Hok-tenen, brother of the captain, the latest acquisition 2 Chater Road, Holds great promise. Has an excel- lent fade-away break play which has caused meny a defence to wonder j
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